The machine operates using a system of rollers and sensors:
Tapping Mechanism: The bundle of banknotes is placed in the upper feed tray (hopper), and rollers pull the banknotes one by one through the machine's track.
Counting: As the banknotes pass through, each one cuts through an internal light beam. A microprocessor counts the number of times this beam is cut to determine the total number of banknotes.
Result Display: The final count is displayed on a digital screen (as shown in the image).
Key Features
Speed: Some machines can count more than 1,000 banknotes per minute.
Counterfeit Detection: Most modern models have built-in technologies to detect counterfeit currency using ultraviolet (UV), magnetic ink (MG), and infrared (IR) light.
Additional Functions: These include functions such as Addition (ADD) to combine multiple batches, Grading (BAT), or Splitting to divide the total amount into predefined bundles (e.g., bundles of 100 banknotes).
Error Detection: The machine can detect defects in banknotes such as stuck-on or half-leaf notes.